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Vanderwal Family History

Vanderwal Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Wal): topographic name from Dutch wal ‘wall’ denoting either a city wall or a wall forming the bank of a river or waterway.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vanderwal family from?

You can see how Vanderwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderwal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Vanderwal families living in Michigan. This was about 52% of all the recorded Vanderwal's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanderwal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderwal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanderwal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderwal. 37% of Vanderwal men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vanderwal women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderwal were Salesman and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Vanderwal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanderwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 585 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 310 military records available for the last name Vanderwal. For the veterans among your Vanderwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwal lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Vanderwal in 1955 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderwal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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